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The Global Cities Index (GCI) measures 60 major cities
across five dimensions
Business
Human Capital
Attracts a variety of
global business
activities
Fosters and acts as a
magnet for global
talent
Cultural
Experience
Global City
Information
Exchange
Boasts a diverse
set of attractions
for locals and
visitors
Facilitates
exchange of global
news and information
Policy Management
Policy Management
Influences and tracks global
policy-making and dialogue
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New York, London and Paris top the rankings
Top 10 Performing Cities –
Overall Ranks
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Formulas for Success
Open Cities
 All-around cities that
have openness
policies that are
reinforcing
Regional
Gateways
 Characterized by
continuous
reinvention to
become competitive
Lifestyle
Centers
 Laid-back, quality of
life centric cities that
attract human capital
and cultural
institutions
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Successful global cities tend to have higher overall
prosperity
City GDP per Capita vs. Global Cities Index Score
City GDP per Capita
Frankfurt(1)
Correlation = 0.51 (2)
Washington D.C.
New York
Chicago
Johannesburg
Paris
Hong Kong
London
Tokyo
Beijing
Kuala Lumpur
Global Cities Index Score
Notes:
(1) Frankfurt is an outlier due to the large number of highly paid professionals who work but do not live in the city
(2) If Frankfurt is taken out, the positive correlation would be higher, at 0.61
Source: City Mayors Statistics, United Nations Population Division, World Bank, A.T. Kearney analysis
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Large cities from the developing world rank at the bottom
of the index
Bottom Tier Cities – Overall Ranks
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Implications
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The bottom ranked cities are either
megacities or on their way (cities
with populations over 10 million)
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These megacities in the developing
world face intense challenges as
they look to become global
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Though consistent with other global
cities, their challenges are much
greater with:
• Infrastructure
• Education
• Talent development and
retention
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Chicago’s rank is driven by its strong performance in the
human capital and business dimensions
Chicago vs. Lead City (1)
Average Score
Chicago
Lead City
Chicago’s
Rank
Human Capital
Business Activity
Overall
#3
#12
#8
Notes: (1) New York City is the top performer in the human capital and business dimension, as well as the top overall performer
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Questions for consideration
 How will the financial crisis impact leader cities?
 What attracts businesses to cities?
 How does a city or region brand itself for an
international audience?
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